P&C Engineer III

TRC Companies, Inc.

$98K — $125K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience; a master's degree can substitute for one year.
  • Professional Engineer registration preferred.
  • Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE/ANSI standards.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt standard approaches to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead proposal preparation, including conceptual designs and cost estimates.
  • Execute engineering activities involving substation physical design.
  • Design protection and control systems, including wiring and panel arrangements.
  • Perform calculations for various engineering studies and reports.
  • Coordinate design activities across multiple engineering departments.
  • Mentor and train less experienced engineers and team members.
  • Engage with clients and participate in business development initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • 401k plan with traditional and Roth IRA options and company matching.
  • Generous paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days based on seniority.
  • Minimum of 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
  • Paid sick, family, and disability leave for all employees in compliance with state laws.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Protection and Control Engineer III performs design engineering activities requiring a basic understanding of drawings, calculations, specifications, and industry standards and practices covering the assigned work. This role is responsible for relay protection and control engineering, including detailed design for substation projects of varying size, complexity, and voltage class.

Responsibilities

  • Lead in preparation of proposals and scope development, including:
  • Conceptual designs and execution plans
  • Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
  • Lead in the execution of engineering activities:
  • Physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material
  • Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
  • Calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)

    Equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
  • Develop and improve processes, tools and/or technology implementations.
  • Lead coordination of design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.).
  • Provide leadership, training and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members.
  • Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel.
  • Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
  • Provide short term field support during construction.
  • Support business development and marketing initiatives.
  • Other areas of involvement may include: relay settings, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
• Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standard.
• Strong preference for those with:
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard. approaches, techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
  • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
  • All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
  • TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

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Salary Range

USD $98,716.80 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.

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